The fake daughter married into the mountains and had meat to eat every day during the famine

Xu Qingye nodded.

"That's it."

"Then do I need to report to the government? I heard that land tax will be collected soon." Song Yuntang asked.

"When I get to the county town, I'll just tell Master Zhu and he'll have someone register it."

Xu Qingye walked behind her, and from time to time he would raise his hand to push away branches that she had not noticed, so as to prevent them from getting caught in her hair or scratching her skin and clothes.

Since Xu Qingye would help her solve it, Song Yuntang could also save herself the trouble.

"When Tu Shi has some free time, I want him to reclaim a few acres of wasteland on the farm. Hua Jian Zui will open soon, and we'll have to grow some vegetables ourselves to provide food."

As she spoke, she stopped and looked back at Xu Qingye.

"By the way, if you go to the county town at the end of the month, you and I..."

The two of them are now climbing up the mountain.

Song Yuntang walked in front, standing much higher, just at eye level with Xu Qingye.

Xu Qingye had been pushing the branches above her head, and the distance between them was already very close. When she turned around, the tips of their noses were less than an inch apart and they almost bumped into each other.

Xu Qingye remained calm and composed from beginning to end.

Song Yuntang, on the other hand, was so nervous that he even forgot to speak.

"Do you want to go to the county town with me?" Xu Qingye asked without moving away.

Song Yuntang quickly took a step back and turned his eyes to the side.

"That's the idea."

Xu Qingye didn't ask any more questions. "Okay, fine, but you might have to work harder after you get there. Come with me to find a yard."

Song Yuntang didn't expect Xu Qingye to agree so quickly.

"Don't worry, I'll be back as soon as I find the yard. I won't delay your studies."

Xu Qingye took her hand, cleared the branches and bushes in front of her, and led her forward.

"You can stay in the county town if you want."

Song Yuntang looked at the hand held by Xu Qingye, with the corners of his lips slightly raised.

Although they had only been together for a few days, and although Xu Qingye had never made his presence felt in front of her, she seemed to have gradually gotten used to having this man around her.

I can’t say I like it that much, but it makes me feel at ease.

The chickens bought yesterday adapted well to the mountains. They were running all over the mountain, chirping happily. After Song Yuntang looked at them one by one, he thought it was about time, so he pulled Xu Qingye down the mountain.

When passing by the wooden shed, he also mentioned the land reclamation with Tu Shi.

The fields around Zhuangzi are in a good location because they are close to Cile Town. Not only are they sold at high prices, but most of them belong to wealthy families in the town.

Unless those families encounter misfortune, they generally will not sell it to others.

In a few days, the yams she ordered will be delivered from Dongming Village. The existing dry land on the farm is only enough to grow yams and chili seedlings.

If you want to grow vegetables, clearing land is the best option.

The two men left the village on foot, not by mule cart.

Song Yuntang handed the mule cart to Qiao Da and Qiao Er, and asked them to continue collecting grain.

This year's grain production is already pitifully low. Most of the grain that every household can sell has been sold. After this harvest, it will probably be difficult to receive more grain in the future.

At present, a total of 400 dan of grain has been harvested, plus the 50 dan of white rice rewarded by the court, which is enough to support Zhuangzi and Huajianzui and get through the next two years.

But Song Yuntang always felt uneasy. Who knows what the harvest will be like next year?

In this era of material scarcity, having food in your hands is the only way to feel confident.

She squeezed the two hundred taels of silver notes given by the Lin family in her purse and decided to go directly to the grain store after finishing her business in the town.

The place with the most food is still the grain shop.

……

When the two arrived at Taoxia Pavilion, it was just after noon.

"You actually dare to come!"

Caiping stood at the door of Taoxiang Pavilion, looking at Song Yuntang with an expression full of arrogance.

Song Yuntang glanced at her.

"I have an appointment with your shopkeeper, why don't you dare to come?"

Cai Ping raised her chin proudly. "Leave now if you know what's good for you. You dare to deceive my young master? You will suffer the consequences!"

This country bumpkin really takes every opportunity to climb up the social ladder.

Song Yuntang looked at her and clicked his tongue twice, "She's quite pretty, but it's a pity she doesn't have a good brain."

"What nonsense are you talking about!"

Caiping was about to step forward to argue with Song Yuntang when a voice came from the direction of Taoxiang Pavilion.

"Miss Song, it's really you!"

Wang Hongxuan, who had been waiting in the backyard of Taoxia Pavilion, came out to greet him in person.

Seeing Song Yuntang's combed hair and the tall man beside her, she was slightly stunned, then clasped her fists and said, "Congratulations to Madam Song on your wedding. Who is the man next to her?"

Pity.

I thought I had a chance.

But I didn't expect that when we met again, she was already married.

On second thought, it wouldn't be bad if we could become allies in the future.

Song Yuntang smiled generously and introduced, "This is my husband, Xu Qingye."

Perhaps it was because he had taken on the heavy burden of the Wang family. Although we had only not seen each other for a few days, the young man seemed to be more calm and steady than the last time we met.

Wang Hongxuan nodded to Xu Qingye and made a gesture of invitation in the direction of Taoxia Pavilion.

"Let's go talk in the backyard."

Caiping, who was standing by the door, was a little surprised when she saw this and hurried forward to ask.

"Sir, do you know her?"

Wang Hongxuan glanced indifferently in her direction.

"how?"

Cai Ping lowered her head quickly. "Nothing. I just felt that a woman from a peasant family like her couldn't possibly create something as good as Yujun Pavilion. I'm afraid she's trying to deceive you, young master. I hope you'll be careful."

Looking at her expression, Wang Hongxuan suddenly frowned and looked at the shopkeeper beside him.

"Is this how you treated Miss Song when she came here before?"

The shopkeeper was extremely terrified.

"I hope you will understand. The last time Miss Song came, she was given a hard time by Miss Caiping. Miss Caiping is a maid assigned by the master, and she is always stubborn. I have reminded her many times to treat every customer who comes into the shop well, but she seems to be unwilling to obey my instructions and still does her own thing. I really have no way to deal with it."

Wang Hongxuan looked around at the other girls in the shop.

"Is what Shopkeeper Yun said true?"

The few of them looked at each other and nodded cautiously.

The little girl named Yulan, who was specifically asked by Song Yuntang to receive him last time, stood up and recounted in detail everything that happened when Song Yuntang came last time.

When Wang Hongxuan heard this, his face darkened.

Song Yuntang was his benefactor. If it weren't for her, the cause of his mother's death would still be unknown!

Seeing this, Caiping cursed these women in her heart and then became panicked.

She knelt down in front of Wang Hongxuan.

"Sir, I am wronged. I have worked diligently in Taoxia Pavilion over the past year and have never made any mistakes. I am standing up to remind you today out of consideration for your sake."

As she spoke, she pointed at Song Yuntang.

"Just think about it, she's a lowly person from a farming family, she's never used anything good before, how could she possibly have made the pills from Yujun Pavilion? That's something even Wan Qingsi from the county town might not even be able to possess!"